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INTRO TO THAI AMULET

A Thai amulet is an example of a blessed ornament from Thai Buddhist. Worshipers always obtain this Thai amulet by donating money or even offering
religious oil to the temple where in exchange they receive a Thai amulet from
Thai Buddhist monk. These Thai amulets serve a very important role in enhancing
the lives of the local people because of the various benefits it brings to the
holder which include enhancing luck, improving an individual’s marriage,
increasing wealth, love and health of the family owning the amulet. The
application of Authentic Thai amulets derives its origin from India which serves as the
birthplace and source of Buddhism. These amulets were originally used in India
as a meditation tool, merit-making and also for religious purposes.

The earlier tablets that are kept in the holiest
places like the temple and stupa reveals that the Thai amulets were regarded as
highly sacred objects by the monks who were the people who made them. It is
worth noting that many ancient ornaments and other religious objects
originating from India which include amulets are constantly being found in many
other Asian countries like Thailand where the practice and the use of amulets
are on the increase and even these ornaments are regarded much holy by the Thai
Buddhist monks. The existence of various Indian religious ornaments and objects
such as Buddha’s images and the amulets can be traced back to the traditional
trading activities that existed between China, India, Malaysia and Thailand.
It, therefore, means that the Peninsula Thailand was the medium in which these
religious objects entered Thailand from India. Historical evidence found in
Thailand reveals that the use of the Thai amulets dates back to 8th century
when there were trading activities between the Indian people and the Thailand
natives and it is at this point where the Indian traders influenced the local
Thailand people to accept the Indian religion hence the Thailand natives
started to use the amulets.

Success of Thai amulet

There are various types of Thai amulets which the local people in
Thailand believe that they enhance their lives in different ways. An example of
these Thai amulets is Gumarnthong which very popular in Thailand. Gumarnthong
amulet is an image of an old Thai boy who has a top knot hair style on his
head. The Thai people use Gumarnthong amulet to help them achieve success in
their career, businesses, to accumulate wealth and to get some good income when
employed. The amulet is also believed to help in the relationship by bringing
love and respect to various people and also assisting them in protecting their
houses, treasures and protecting their family members from danger, evil and
other misfortunes. The use of the Thai amulets is common among the people and
it has proven to be very successful to the people hence they regard it as a
highly religious objective thus giving much respect and protection.